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  • Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle: Johnson wonder-strike, Ben Arfa injuried

    Manchester City won their fourth victory this season to beat Newcastle United 2-1. These results were also boosted their position in the standings.

    In the game at City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday (03/10/2010) , City appear relatively more dominant. They won control of the ball with a ratio of 53:47. They also scored 10 shots throughout the match, with five of them on goal. While Newcastle is only eight, with three of them on goal.

    Newcastle misfortune to occur in the early minutes of the game when Nigel De Jong perform Dachshund hard on Hatem Ben Arfa. This latter seems to suffer a serious injury should be given an oxygen mask in the field.

    Ben Arfa finally pulled out in the eighth minute and was replaced by Wayne Routledge. Without the French midfielder, Newcastle attack a little stagnant and the City use it to suppress.



    The pressure that goal to fruition in the 18th minute when Carlos Tevez solo run with a Dachshund stopped Michael Williamson in the penalty box. The referee also pointed to the white point. Tevez is very well executed penalty, although the chance of foot goalkeeper Tim Krul. 1-0 to City.

    Newcastle only took six minutes to equalize. Bait Jonas Gutierrez from the left side driven badly by Vincent Kompany. As a result the ball again fell at the feet of Gutierrez, and Argentine players are immediately slammed the ball to the goalkeeper Joe Hart.

    The first round ended with five yellow cards the referee out of the pocket. Meanwhile, Newcastle have lost one more player. Fabricio Coloccini suffered a groin injury and finally Sol Campbell on 36 minutes.

    In the second half Roberto Mancini include Emmanuel Adebayor - replace Yaya Toure in 57 minutes - and Adam Johnson - replace Gareth Barry on 72 minutes. This tactic proved accurate due to the inclusion of Adebayor Tevez so has the City of tandem and sharper attacks.

    Johnson himself became a hero his team thanks to his goal in minute 75. Stitches from the right side can not be met by defender-Newcastle defender until he finally kicks off the right foot to the far post. Krul's goal breaking again and City winning 2-1.

    Thanks to this victory, the City now collects the value of 14 and rose to the position of two standings, shifting their rivals, Manchester United. This position still may change if Arsenal beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

    Team Line-up:

    Manchester City: Joe Hart, Vincent Kompany, Kolo Toure, Joleon Lescott, Jerome Boateng, Gareth Barry (Adam Johnson 72), Nigel De Jong, Yaya Toure (Emmanuel Adebayor 57), James Milner, David Silva, Carlos Tevez (Patrick Vieira 86 .)

    Newcastle United: Tim Krul, Fabricio Coloccini (Sol Campbell 36), Michael Williamson, Jose Enrique, James Perch, Ismael Tiote, Joey Barton, Kevin Nolan (Andy Carroll 77), Jonas Gutierrez, Hatem Ben Arfa (Wayne Routledge 8), Shola Ameobi.

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